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November 16, 2012
Portland expands plastic bag ban

The city council of Portland, Ore., voted to expand the city's one-year old plastic bag ban, voting 5-0 to phase out plastic checkout bags at an estimated 5,000 restaurants and retailers.

Portland, Ore. -- The city council of Portland, Ore., voted to expand the city's one-year old plastic bag ban, voting 5-0 to phase out plastic checkout bags at an estimated 5,000 restaurants and retailers.

The ban will impact retailers larger than 10,000 -sq.-ft. on March 1, 2013, and the remaining retailers on October 1, 2013. Portland's 2011 rule affected fewer than 200 businesses.

Retailers will still be able to provide plastic bags for bulk items, produce, meats, dry cleaning and prescription drugs.

June 8, 2012
Toronto bans plastic bags

Toronto has become the first major city in Canada to ban the use of plastic shopping bags.

New York -- Toronto has become the first major city in Canada to ban the use of plastic shopping bags.

The ban was passed by the city council in a surprise move that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denounced as “ludicrous,” The Globe and Mail reported.

The vote bans plastic bags, including biodegradable ones, from Toronto vendors starting in 2013. But the mayor predicted the ban will face a legal challenge.

May 29, 2012
Los Angeles City Council votes to ban plastic bags at supermarket checkouts

The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 to ban plastic bags at supermarket checkouts, becoming the largest city in the nation to approve such a law.

New York -- The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 to ban plastic bags at supermarket checkouts, becoming the largest city in the nation to approve such a law.

The council voted to phase out plastic bags during the next 16 months at an estimated 7,500 stores, meaning shoppers will need to bring reusable bags or purchase paper bags for 10 cents each.

February 8, 2012
San Francisco expands plastic bag ban to all retailers

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a proposal to expand the city’s bag on plastic bags from grocery stores and pharmacies to all retailers, including restaurants.

New York City -- San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a proposal to expand the city’s bag on plastic bags from grocery stores and pharmacies to all retailers, including restaurants.

The expanded regulations also call for customers to pay a 10-cent surcharge for paper bags at the point of purchase. The businesses charging the fee will keep the money to use how they see fit.

September 7, 2010
California rejects ban on plastic shopping bags

California lawmakers have rejected a bill that would have been the first statewide ban on...

July 12, 2010
AAFES promotes reusable bag usage

Army & Air Force Exchange Service announced Tuesday that it is encouraging shoppers to use...

March 23, 2010
Kohl’s honored by EPA for commitment to reducing waste

Kohl’s Department Stores has received a Gold Achievement Award for Green Purchasing from the U.S....

October 18, 2009
Target joins reusable bag push

Target announced Monday that it plans to give customers a 5-cent discount for every reusable...

January 18, 2009
H.E.B. Supports Texas Recycling Initiative

H.E. Butt Grocery Co. is backing a new piece of legislation in Texas that would...

September 24, 2008
Wal-Mart to Cut Plastic-Bag Waste by 33%

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to slash its global plastic shopping-bag waste by 33% over the...

July 6, 2008
Jewel-Osco Sells 1 Million Reusable Shopping Bags

Jewel-Osco announced that it has surpassed the sale of 1 million green reusable shopping bags....

May 31, 2008
California seeks to ban free, single-use carryout bags in retail

The California State Assembly on Wednesday narrowly approved a bill would make California the first...

May 13, 2008
Canadian Region Ordering Fewer Plastic Bags

Grocery stores in Manitoba, Canada are ordering millions fewer plastic grocery bags as more consumers...

April 9, 2008
IKEA to Ban Plastic Bags in U.S. Stores

IKEA said it would no longer offer plastic bags or paper bags in its U.S....

January 31, 2008
Whole Foods ‘Sacks’ Plastic Bags in Hometown Store

Whole Foods Market has stopped offering plastic grocery bags to customers at its two stores...

January 23, 2008
H-E-B Turns to Reusable Bags in Texas

Beaumont, Texas, H-E-B...

January 21, 2008
Whole Foods to Sack Plastic Grocery Bags

Austin, Texas, Whole...

November 20, 2007
N.J. Bill Calls for Banning Plastic Grocery Bags

New Jersey would...

October 11, 2007
Wal-Mart to Debut Cloth Shopping Bags

Bentonville, Ark., Wal-Mart...